Associate Degrees
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) offers a wide variety of associate degree programs to help you on your educational journey whether you want to transfer and continue your education or start your career once you graduate. These programs are broken into 7 pathways to help you find the best fit for your career goals. Are you ready to Move Mountains? Explore our associate degree options and start today!
Associate of Arts and Associate of Fine Arts Degrees at ACC
These degrees are for students looking for a major in liberal arts and who plan to continue to get a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. Classes are guaranteed to transfer to any 4-year college in Colorado. With an AA degree, you’ll complete 60 credit hours of basic classes at ACC (English, math, science, etc.) and then enter as a junior to complete your bachelors degree at a Colorado 4-year school.
Studies may include coursework in anthropology, art history, business, communications, criminal justice, education, economics, English, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, studio art, and world languages.
- Accounting, AA
- Anthropology Transfer Major, AA
- Art History Transfer Major, AA
- Associate of Arts, General
- Associate of Fine Arts AFA
- Business Transfer Major, AA
- Communication Transfer Major, AA
- Creative Writing Transfer Major, AA
- Criminal Justice Transfer Major, AA
- Early Childhood Teacher Education Transfer Major, AA
- Economics Transfer Major, AA
- Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Major, AA
- English Transfer Major, AA
- French Transfer Major, AA
- Geography Transfer Major, AA
- History Transfer Major, AA
- Journalism Transfer Major, AA
- Music Transfer Major, AA
- Philosophy Transfer Major, AA
- Political Science Transfer Major, AA
- Psychology Transfer Major, AA
- Public Health Transfer Major, AA
- Sociology Transfer Major, AA
- Spanish Transfer Major, AA
- Studio Art Transfer Major, AA
Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Sciences Degrees
These degrees are for students looking for a major in a math or science field and who plan to continue to get a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. Classes are guaranteed to transfer to any 4-year college in Colorado. With an AS degree, you’ll complete 60 credit hours of basic classes at ACC (English, math, science, etc.) and then enter as a junior to complete your bachelor degree at a Colorado 4-year school.
Studies may include coursework in biology, chemistry, fermentation sciences, geology, mathematics, physics and psychology.
- Associate of Science, General
- Biology Transfer Major, AS
- Chemistry Transfer Major, AS
- Engineering Agreement Major, AS
- Engineering, AES
- Exercise Science - Health Promotion, AS
- Exercise Science - Sports Medicine, AS
- Geology Transfer Major, AS
- Mathematics Transfer Major, AS
- Mechanical Engineering, AES
- Physics Transfer Major, AS
- Psychology Transfer Major, AS
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
An Associate of Applied Science Degree will prepare you for employment or advance your current career. These programs are not intended to transfer to bachelor degree programs, but certain courses may be accepted toward a bachelor’s degree at some institutions. Students are encouraged to discuss career goals and educational objectives with an Advisor prior to enrolling in these programs.
Studies may include coursework in accounting, business administration, construction management, criminal justice, game design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, journalism, law enforcement, mortuary science, nursing, ophthalmic technology, paralegal, paramedicine, photography, and technology.
- Accounting, AAS
- Applied Technology, AAS
- Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician, AAS
- Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS
- Automotive Service Technology, AAS
- Broadband Technology and Communication - Broadband Leadership, AAS
- Broadband Technology and Communication - Broadband Technology, AAS
- Broadband Technology and Communication - Customer Care, AAS
- Business Administration - Entrepreneurship, AAS
- Business Administration - Finance, AAS
- Business Administration - General Business, AAS
- Business Administration - Management, AAS
- Business Administration - Marketing, AAS
- Commercial Photography, AAS
- Computer Information Systems - Business, AAS
- Computer Information Systems - Computer Support, AAS
- Computer Network Technology - General Networking AAS
- Criminal Justice, AAS
- Cybersecurity, AAS
- Game Design and Development, AAS
- Health Information Technology, AAS
- Interior Design, AAS
- Law Enforcement, AAS
- Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
- Mortuary Science, AAS
- Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, AAS
- Music Audio Technology, AAS
- Nursing, AAS
- Nursing, AAS PN to RN
- Paralegal, AAS
- Paramedicine AAS
- Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
- Robotics and Automation Technology, AAS
- Secure Software Development AAS
Associate of General Studies
This degree is an affordable way for students to design a pathway to a bachelor’s degree at a specific 4-year college or university. Students will work with their advisor and the receiving institution to customize required and transferable courses.
To earn an AGS degree from ACC, you must complete 39 general education courses and 21 elective courses.
Studies may include coursework in English, communication, math, arts, humanities, and sciences.
Add Academic Experiences to your AA degree
Take a trip with our Study Abroad program or contribute to ACC’s publications the Progenitor or Arapahoe Pinnacle. Take your education to the next level with undergrad research experiences, apprenticeships, service learning opportunities, a Great Books certificate, a Diversity and Global Learning certificate, and more. There are many programs that can enhance your experience at ACC.